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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
11
Two Chicago bond houses bought 2,000,000 of Mexican government redeemable internal 3 percent bonds of the fourth series. The issue payable in Mexican dollars, principal and semiannual interest in New York. It’s described as the largest foreign bond deal handled by local firms and aims to raise funds for public purposes.
The Sportsmen's Review trophy event is back on after a postponement. Competitors J A R Elliott of Kansas City Wi Mem Crosby of O Fallon and Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake will shoot this afternoon at Blue River Park. Hillett, arriving from Excelsior Springs, helped restore the decision to hold the contest. The winner will become permanent trophy owner.
Miss Comstock entertained about a dozen guests at dinner and cards west of Washburn college. The Commiscee club held a dancing party at Steinberg's hall with many attendees. Miss Davies hosted a girl friends afternoon with a guessing contest and a collar prize. Several residents planned visits to Chicago Kalama Portwood and Beatrice while others attended luncheons and card parties. Members and guests included Mrs. Lyman Miss Gregory Miss Davie Miss Elizabeth Gregory Miss Edith Greavey and many others.
The marriage of Miss Florence Curry of Topeka to Mr Roy McConnell of Pennsylvania is scheduled for Wednesday April 9 at 1 30 p m. Cluses Gussie and Herenice Puller have gone to Elgin HL for a short visit with relatives.
Salt Lake March 28. The Daly West and Quincy Mining companies plan a consolidation ending litigation and forming the fifth largest dividend paying mining company in the United States. The deal, reached by committees, will be reviewed by directors later today with terms to be disclosed then. Quincy has paid 3 000 percent dividends on 78 000 000 capitalization. Daly West 4 percent on 3 000 000.
Ellis County backed Senator White in the Sixth district contest as primaries were held yesterday. Despite Wellington supporters pushing a rival ticket, White maintained a strong hold among Hills County voters due to his legislature work locating a State Normal school and a major experiment station on the Old Fort Hays reservation under the Agriculture college. State Journal reports indicate nearly all precincts favored White.
Sailormen aboard Emperor William s yacht Meteor TID finish the raft for a fall stretching trial. By sunrise they plan to cast off at 10 o clock and tow out through Kill von Kull to Stableton Staten Island then Sandy Hook. If satisfactory, a voyage to Europe may begin. Tickets to California via Great Rock Island Short Line offered March 1 to April 20.
Fifty passengers were badly shaken when a South Side train stopped at La Salle Street and a following Metropolitan West Side train became unmanageable. The runaway coachman jumped to safety through a window as cars collided, scattering passengers with flying glass. injuries were mostly cuts and bruises with no serious harm reported.
An editorial warns that coffee harms health and enslaves the nerves, urging readers to quit coffee and switch to Postum. It claims coffee causes dyspepsia, heart and kidney trouble, and praises Postum as a miraculous health relief that restores vigor and mental clarity.
Jennings, Kanes section director, tests a rural delivery weather warning system. Wagons will carry a mast with colored flags to signal forecasts to farmers, readable from the road as wagons pass. The Topeka based trial aims to alert rural residents using code signals.
New York records general Good Friday observance with six exchanges shutting down. Only banks stay open. most churches hold services from noon to 3 pm. Produce Exchange plans to reopen tomorrow, others resume Monday, as markets remain quiet.
Astoria March 28 Ben Wand about 29 was shot at Willison's boarding house in Westport 28 miles east of here by Emory Hoagland a railroad section boss who later killed himself No reason given for act described as temporary insanity Wand expected to recover The report edges into a city ticket office and unrelated cosmetic ad lines
Frits Durein was fined 400 dollars and sentenced to 120 days in county jail by Judge Hazen for illegal liquor sales. The case, heard in Oakland, began with a dozen counts, led to a district court appeal, and a jury convicting on four counts. Durein plans to appeal to the supreme court.
John J. Schenck’s campaign for county attorney on the Democratic ticket is strengthening. In North Topeka and nearby areas where opposition to Galen Nichols exists, Schenck’s odds appear to rise as Nichols’ supporters hint at a possible shift in backing.
The opposing side will provide no peace overtures and argues the time for Nichols Gract has passed while Sere Se eet re ceive their support and low ae Wishes in the matter of procerding against the jointiste indicate mounting pressure in the dispute.
James S. Riggs of Auburn has been offered the chair of New Testament at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, a post he has held at Auburn Theological Seminary for over 16 years. Riggs is recognized as one of the ablest men at the institution and remains active in religious education.
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